1001 Inventions launches exhibition in Jeddah

The 1001 Inventions exhibition in Jeddah is a main attraction at Saudi Aramco’s iThra Knowledge Programme – one of the programmes organized by King AbdulAziz Center for World Culture. The exhibition, which was declared the world’s best by the European museums Industry, will be open until the 13th of February 2014.

Science explainers, role playing ancient scholars from Muslim Civilisation, welcome visitors to the

1001 Inventions exhibition in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

The exhibition highlights a thousand years of scientific, technological and cultural achievements from the seventh century onwards, a period known as the “Golden Age of Muslim Civilisation” stretching from Spain to China.

Ahmed Salim, Producer and Director of 1001 Inventions, said: “This is an important day. We have the honour of bringing one of our biggest exhibitions to this wonderful city. Also we are proud that for the first time ever, 1001 Inventions has three major exhibitions open at same time around the World. One here in Jeddah, another in Sweden and a third in Kuala Lumpur under the patronage of the Government of Malaysia.”

1001 Inventions exhibition in Jeddah is a main attraction at Saudi Aramco’s iThra Knowledge Programme

1001 Inventions productions highlight the role of men and women of different faiths and cultures that worked together in Muslim Civilisation, building upon the knowledge of ancients civilisations, and helping to make breakthroughs that have left their mark our lives today.

This Jeddah exhibition features a diverse range of exhibits, hi-tech games, interactive displays and science theatre that bring to life historic role models from Muslim Civilisation aiming to serve as inspirations for young people in Saudi Arabia to pursue careers in science and technology.

Visitors have the opportunity to enjoy six interactive ‘Zones’ that reproduce some of the most astounding inventions of the Golden Ages and demonstrates the broad influence that Muslim Civilisation has had on the way we live our lives today.

Guests enter the exhibition after watching the award-winning short film – 1001 InventionsThe Library of Secrets. Told as a short story, the 10-minute movie follows the journey of young children exploring the era of the historically mislabeled ‘Dark Ages’ and this will give them a better understanding and appreciation when they start exploring the main exhibition.

Oscar-winning actor, Sir Ben Kingsley, plays renowned 12th century engineer, Al-Jazari, who introduces the wealth of innovation and advancement that occurred throughout the Muslim World from 7th and 17th centuries.

About 1001 Inventions

1001 Inventions is an award-winning educational organisation that is championing an international effort to celebrate the achievements of Muslim Civilisation.

Working with a network of high profile international partners and world’s leading academics, 1001 Inventionsproduces world-class experiences, blockbuster interactive exhibitions, short feature films, live shows, books and classroom learning materials that are being used by hundreds of thousands of educators around the world.

Through its award-winning multi-media productions, 1001 Inventions showcases one thousand years of contributions from inspirational men and women of different faiths and cultures in a civilisation that spread from Spain to China.

1001 Inventions has already helped engage with over 100 million people. It is unique both in terms of its quality content and productions, and its unrivalled success in reaching the hearts and minds of millions of people around the world.